Over 500 fishermen from various parts of the country -- including Cavite, Laguna, Parañaque, Manila, Navotas, Malabon, Bulacan, Bataan, and Zambales -- gathered in Mendiola, Manila on Friday, May 30, calling on the national government to halt reclamation projects that destroy their livelihood. The...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said the observance of Labor Day on Thursday, May 1, was “peaceful and orderly” despite 15,000 rallyists staging mass protests across the country. PNP Chief, Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil said the largest concentrations of rallies were recorded...
Protesters march along España Boulevard going to Mendiola on Labor Day, May 1. (Photo from Altermidya) Militant groups and labor organizations rallied in Metro Manila on Labor Day, May 1, and urged the national government to certify the proposed P200 wage hike bill as urgent. The House of...
Despite growing tensions, Malacañang said President Marcos has no immediate plans to take legal action against individuals making strong statements against the government. 'STAND WITH DUTERTE' — Thousands of supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte joined the unity walk in Davao...
Demonstrators march toward the state capital on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, in downtown Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Demonstrators gathered in cities across the U.S. on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration's early actions, decrying everything from the president's immigration...
Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel stand in attention during a send off ceremony at Camp Karingal in Quezon City on July 19, 2024 as part of security preparations for the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Batasang Pambansa Complex on July...
Mandaluyong City lone district Rep. Neptali Gonzales II (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Deputy Majority Leader and Mandaluyong City Rep. Neptali "Boyet" Gonzales II explained Wednesday, March 6 that diplomatic protests serve a crucial...
The Philippine government on Tuesday, March 5, asked a Chinese diplomat in Manila to explain China's blocking of path of a Philippine vessel traversing the country's territorial waters. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFDA) said it summoned the Deputy Chief of Mission of the Chinese embassy...
This is appalling, but again, not surprising. Senate Deputy Minority leader Sen. Risa Hontiveros had this to say as she once again criticized China for their illegal presence in the West Philippine Sea where at least 135 Chinese militia ships were seen “swarming” Julian Felipe Reef....
Filipinos in Egypt are advised to take precaution against demonstrations as protest actions are expected ​across the country. ​The Philippine Embassy in Cairo​ issued an advisory after it said that there are ​"currently random marches/demonstrations in Egypt, including...
House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto (Senate PRIB) House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto underscored the importance of protesting China's acts of aggression in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) at every turn, even if the military and economic giant...
Police keep watch outside a court in Hong Kong on February 6, 2023 as the trial of 47 of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures begins in the largest prosecution under a national security law that has crushed dissent in the city. (Peter PARKS / AFP) HONG KONG, China – A small group of...
